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Demographic, psychosocial, and physical fitness predictors of successful graduation from U.S. Army Ranger School

Abstract: U.S. Army Ranger School is an arduous 64-day leadership training course designed to simulate the stressors of combat. Although physical fitness has been shown to be an …

Findings from a Pilot Study of Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Versus Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD Related to Military Sexual Trauma Among Women Veterans

Abstract: The study objective was to explore the preliminary efficacy of trauma-sensitive yoga compared to cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for women Veterans with posttraumatic …

Management of chronic pain and PTSD in Veterans with tDCS+prolonged exposure: A pilot study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prevalent comorbid conditions, particularly in Veterans; however, there are few integrated …

Exploring the Role of Social Connection in Interventions With Military Veterans Diagnosed With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Systematic Narrative Review

Abstract: Background: It has been identified that military veterans have distinct experiences of loneliness and social isolation and, when comparing this community to other …

Partnered implementation of the veteran sponsorship initiative: protocol for a randomized hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation trial

Abstract: The USA is undergoing a suicide epidemic for its youngest Veterans (18-to-34-years-old) as their suicide rate has almost doubled since 2001. Veterans are at the highest …

Defining and Assessing the Syndrome of Moral Injury: Initial Findings of the Moral Injury Outcome Scale Consortium

Abstract: Potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) entail acts of commission (e.g., cruelty, proscribed or prescribed violence) or omission (e.g., high stakes failure to …

Predictors of Functioning and Recovery Among Men and Women Veterans with Schizophrenia

Abstract: Gender differences may play a role in functional outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia. To better understand differences, an exploratory secondary analysis was …

Potentially inappropriate medication use by level of polypharmacy among US Veterans 49–64 and 65–70 years old

Abstract: Background: Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) are medications contra-indicated in particular circumstances. We sought to characterize PIMs by level of …

'More Important Than Winning': a Retrospective Online Research Survey Evaluating the Effects of Participating in an Adaptive Sports Program for Wounded, Injured and Ill Australian Defence Force Veterans

Abstract: Background: The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Adaptive Sports Program offers participation in recreational and competitive sports to wounded, injured or ill veterans to …

Intimate partner violence and abuse experience and perpetration in UK military personnel compared to a general population cohort

Abstract: Background: Research exploring prevalence of, and factors associated with, increased risk of experiencing or perpetrating Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPVA) in …

Prospective Evaluation of Health Outcomes in a Nationwide Sample of Aeromedical Evacuation Casualties: Methods From a Pilot Study

Abstract: Although retrospective analyses have found that combat-injured service members are at high risk for mental and physical health outcomes following injury, relatively …

The mental health and well-being among partners and children of military personnel and veterans with a combat-related physical injury: A scoping review of the quantitative research

Abstract: Little research has focused on the impact of combat-related physical injuries on the mental health and well-being of partners and children of military personnel and …